Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Maintenance Technician (Facility Mechanic) is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant utilities and facility systems in a pharmaceutical GMP environment. This role ensures reliable operation of critical utility systems—including Reverse Osmosis (RO) water systems, Water for Injection (WFI), and Pure Steam generation and distribution—and supports manufacturing operations by keeping facilities and utilities compliant, reliable, and audit‑ready.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work follows safety policies, GMP standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prioritize safety by adhering to established procedures, completing required documentation, and performing work in a safe, compliant manner.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of mechanical systems and process equipment essential for plant utilities and critical utility systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility equipment and critical GMP utility systems (RO, WFI, Pure Steam, HVAC, compressed air, boilers, chillers, etc.).
• Diagnose machine failures and implement effective repairs to eliminate root causes.
• Conduct troubleshooting and repairs to minimize downtime and ensure continuous support to manufacturing operations.
• Monitor utility performance, record critical parameters, and maintain accurate GMP documentation in compliance with ALCOA principles.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing teams to ensure utilities meet operational needs and compliance requirements.
• Participate in on‑call rotation and respond to utility and facility alarms or emergencies.
• Assist engineering with design, installation, and certification of system modifications.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and testing of fire protection, alarm, and security systems.
• Identify proper spare‑parts inventories for utility and facility equipment and order non‑inventory repair parts.
• Perform repairs to facilities.
• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures to eliminate unreasonable health or environmental risk.
• Notify management of unsafe conditions, unlawful activities, or any health/environmental risks.
• Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to management immediately.
• Assist Engineering and Facilities teams with small capital projects, equipment installation, or facility upgrades.
• Support Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives such as safety audits, toolbox talks, and emergency drills.
• Provide input for continuous‑improvement activities to increase reliability, reduce downtime, or improve energy efficiency of utility systems.
• Participate in cross‑training for other facility/maintenance functions.
• Assist in inventory management of spare parts and consumables related to utility and facility systems.
• Support contractor oversight during facility or utility service activities.
• Perform general facility maintenance tasks (e.g., lighting, minor carpentry, painting, plumbing) as assigned, outside of GMP‑critical systems.
• Contribute to site sustainability initiatives (energy conservation, water reduction, waste minimization).
• Other duties as assigned by the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Technical School (AS degree preferred).
• 3–5 years of facility maintenance experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other GMP‑regulated industry.
• Formal training and working knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning (HVAC) systems and troubleshooting.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting critical GMP utilities including Reverse Osmosis, Water for Injection, and Pure Steam systems.
• Experience supporting HVAC systems for cleanrooms.
• Working knowledge of installations and repairs to distribution systems such as city water, process water, compressed air and gases, and steam/condensate.
• Strong working knowledge of plant utilities such as boilers, chillers, and air compressors.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, standing, climbing ladders, and working in mechanical/equipment rooms.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lb.
• Ability to kneel and stoop for extended periods.
• Ability to work at heights using ladders, scaffolding, or lifts while following safety procedures.

Cognitive Requirements

• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to compliance.
• Ability to work independently and within cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Safety‑first mindset with focus on reliability and operational excellence.

Schedule

5:30 pm – 4:00 am, Monday‑Thursday. Overtime as needed; flexibility required.